Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Ritson Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Ritson Road (Regional Road 16) in Oshawa.

When: October 28 to November 29.

Where: Northbound and southbound on Ritson Road, from 100 metres south of Conlin Road to 200 metres south of Conlin Road, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To facilitate the construction of a new pedestrian crossing for Kedron Public School.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...

Watermain construction on Rossland Road West in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be constructing a new watermain on Rossland Road West, from east of Church Street to Westney Road North, in the Town of Ajax. Lane restrictions and weekend road closures will be required to complete the project safely and efficiently.

When: Work is scheduled to begin this week and will be complete in spring 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Rossland Road West, Ravenscroft Road and...

Please remove and recycle election signs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind federal election candidates that in accordance with the Region’s Temporary Sign By-law No. 76-2017, as amended, all signs must be removed within 48 hours following the election (by the evening of Wednesday, October 23). A copy of the Temporary Sign By-Law No. 76-2017 is available online at durham.ca/SignBylaw.

Durham Region's Sign Recycling Program provides candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of signs, free...

Regions studying processing increase at Durham York Energy Centre, open house to be held October 23

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting a second public information centre to engage with residents about plans to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

When: Wednesday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Durham York Energy Centre, 1835 Energy Drive, Courtice (Municipality of Clarington). Tours of the DYEC control room will be offered, so residents can learn more about the facility.

Why: The Environmental Compliance Approval for...

Join several Durham community partners for an evening of inspired change

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to join the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee, and fellow community partners—the City of Oshawa, Ontario Tech University and Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation—to host a free fall film event.

When: Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Regent Theatre, located at 50 King Street East, Oshawa.

Why: The evening will feature displays from local organizations, followed by a brief presentation, and screening of the film “Call...